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How far is Akita from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 8473 miles / 13636 kilometers / 7363 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Akita Airport

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Flight time duration
16 h 32 min
CO2 emission
1 068 kg

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Distance from Johannesburg to Akita

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Akita. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8473.006 miles
  • 13635.981 kilometers
  • 7362.841 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 8475.081 miles
  • 13639.322 kilometers
  • 7364.644 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Akita?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Akita Airport is 16 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Akita generates about 1 068 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 068 kilograms equals 2 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Akita

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Akita Airport (AXT).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E
Destination Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E